Music a language that can be understood by all. Learning to listen might be one of the hardest things we do as humans.  Tammara joins me today as we chat about music, how you can help your children, great ages to start their musical journey and how you can expand your musical knowledge.  Experience music.

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9:55 YouTube: tchousel  - Magic Flute
11:05 - a great time to start children in musical channels- if they can say their ABCs and count to 5 
12:35 Just do it!
18:15 - Musical Dictation - teach claps and student writes the beats
23:45  How to support your local arts
24:17  The World Needs Music right now
27:15  FB: Ace Senior High page - listen to the senior high choir
29:05  Charity/Money raising efforts for the United Way - 478 United - 28 performers sharing their talent to raise money locally
32:05   Renee Fleming (opera soprano)
32:27  Michale Buble (jazzy modern Frank Sinatra)
34:20  I don't love classical music - you know classical from commercials
         1812 Overture - V is for Vendetta
         Puccini - O mio babbino caro
         "Appalachian Spring" Rodeo - Aaron Copeland
36:00  Lindsey Sterling
36:30   Downton Abby Christmas 
37:00 Sublime - Corgy and Bess Summertime
38:35  Andre Rieu

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As the "Simply Holiday" theme continues this month, it is time to refresh your perspective and perhaps even focus. If you are like me, finding the energy to do all the "extras" this season can be draining.  Fill yourself up. When it is time to give this season you will fill like you are giving with happiness and joy. Join me today to find your "happy" music.

The season always seems to start with "ONE MORE THING", where do we draw the line with the one more thing?

4:00 Did you know? At 8 years old our brains do a major neuron dump?  The first musical instrument is 40,000 (National Geographics) and was a vulture bone flute?

6:45 Music can reduce stress, pain and even symptoms of depression

9:45  The Challenge- Take a piece of music, listen once through and the second time through take a blank piece of paper with a drawing utensil and "draw" the music and how it makes you feel.

10:30  Music Selections to help you get started
    Phantom of the Opera
    Les Miserable- One more day   
     The Piano Guys -
    The Greatest Showman- From Now On

15:00 - First Ever Fan Mail! Papertown Coffee in Canton, NC - Mountain Air Roasting in Asheville, NC -  (Brew: Black Mountain, tastes like Chocolate, Cherry)

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Part II

:10  What has your garden taught you? 

1:33 Experiment 

4:03  Tip: Start Small

7:26  Once you start you won’t be able to stop 

8:12 – Herbs: spice of life 

8:31 – Difficulty of growing plants

10:08 – Finding your garden community 

15:20 Favorite Gardening Books 

16:11 Favorite Seed Catalogs

17:40 – Diana Polcar IG @mistyridgegardens

Ingredients

for 4 servings

• 2 small acorn squashes, or 1 large
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ lb sausage
• 1 apple, chopped
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Using a sharp knife cut off the very top and bottom of each squash to create a flat base on each side (being careful not to cut through the center cavity).
2. Slice the squash in half, scrape out seeds to create individual bowls for the stuffing.
3. Drizzle each squash half with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Roast in a preheated oven at 400˚F (200˚C) for 40-50 minutes - or until fork tender.
5. While squash is roasting - in a large fry pan over medium heat - heat oil and add Onion, Celery, Salt, Pepper, and Rosemary. Cook until onions begin to soften.
6. Add Garlic and Sausage, until sausage is browned on all sides.
7. Add Apple until slightly softened. Finally mix in Bread Crumbs and Parmesan cheese just until incorporated. Remove from heat.
8. Once Squash has finished roasting (when you can easily poke it with a fork) remove from oven and fill each with prepared stuffing mixture.
9. Return to Oven for 20 minutes - adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the top for the final 5 minutes.
10. Enjoy!

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It is that time of the year. Get excited about new plants, gardening with family or just finding a new hobby. If you want to see the graphics along with a garden walk, jump over to YouTube to watch this one!

6:18 – Misty Ridge Garden 

7:50 – Garden Success 

9:00- Family Involvement

12:34 – Graphic of Garden is teaching 

13:30 growing the unique

21:12 – How to get started 

21:27 Top plants for beginners

24:08– Raised bed vs. in ground gardens 

25:20 – Backyard Kitchen Garden 

26:50 Pro Tip: Use a Calendar to keep Gardening Notes

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SHOW LESS

November, on Inspiring Thyme , is dedicated to finding your “simply holiday” mix. A dash of music, pinch of gifting, and a whole lot of children’s joy might just help you find your new holiday spirit. Focusing on the things you can control and elevate, in true Inspiring Thyme fashion, will make your holiday have all the feelings of home and connection.

We are getting excited about the holidays and keeping everything simple. Christopher shares some fun tips on keeping the kitchen time fun and organized all while enjoying your family. Do not forget to enjoy the children in your life and watch them enjoy the small moments they will cherish forever.

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Leafy greens?
Do you love them?
Have you ever tried to grow them?

Fall is the best time to try your hand at easy going veggies and greens!
Lettuce (red, green, head, romaine, Boston)
Spinach
Kale
Cabbage
Broccoli
Collards
And I could keep going!
Don't forget to compost all winter long. Add rich soil amendments to help your garden look its best.

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Have you had a family mini photo mini session?  Have you been anxious about picking the right photographer, one that really connects with you?

Meet Mandy Jester, you have seen her work, because you have seen some of my advertising photos! Today we are deep diving into how much fun a photo session can be and how the memories created can be displayed prominently for years to come.

Not only that, she is guiding us through trending "styles"! Mandy also shares the proper way to post on social platforms and give credit where credit is due. My favorite part though is sharing our fun session, one SUPER cold day, where memories and friendships were created through Connection!

:42 Norman the Chevy  1955 3100 
4:45 Connection 
6:40 – Dark & Moody
7:46 – Light & Airy
8:00 – Artsy
11:50-13:54 –Tips for finding a great photographer
17:02  Tip: Have your own photo shoot
29:20 – Tip: Let the creative- create
30:47 – Tag your photographer in the social media post
31:55  #thefrontporchproject 
35:55  Be the bright shining light
39:12  “Momtography”
39:55 Phlearn – (website to pop up)

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How do you get motivated in 2020? I am sharing my tips on how to really show up for yourself and take action

4 ways to Self Motivate

What is in your cup? Tumeric tea- Golden Elixir - I add agave nectar, boiling water and vanilla oatmilk. Perfect way to wind your day down!

8:10      1- Find your walk out music
9:30       2- Find your routine
10:50    3-  Walk away from the activity that you can not figure out
15:00    4 - Exercise

Amber's Walk out music
Demi Lovata- Confident
Fifth Harmony - Work From Home
Pitbull- Timber
Sia - Cheap Thrills
Shakira - Waca Waca
Katy Perry - Roar
Meghan Trainor- Better When I am Dancing
One Republic-Connection

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Halloween ideas for the 2020.
Join the fun as we chat about football decorating, riding in trucks, dressing up and using social distancing. 
Progressive get togethers are fun for everyone.

Let's connect!
The blog is all about Halloween and being Booed! Great tips for sharing inspiration with others. Inspiring Thyme

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Do you need some inspiration for your outdoor living? Here is a 2 part series to get your creative juices flowing? My dear friend, Linda, shares how plants add warmth to your living space through color and texture.  Not only that but some great tips on purchasing containers for porch living.
 
8:30 – 80:20 Rule
11:00  what plants are on the table
11:40- 13:05 Pro Tip: Take a photo of the “big picture”
15:48 –16:30  Pro Tip: 5 gallon buckets are heavy 1 gallon= 8 pounds of water use a 2 gallon bucket for watering
20:30 App name – Google lens
25:45  Utilizing greenery in your landscape
26:41-28:29  Foliage creates texture and depth
30:00  Rosemary

Felt grow bags

Metallic Containers

Part 2 Will be the next episode
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